SEN KS1 Teaching Assistant – Autism & SEMH Support

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time role

Consultant support

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury for a full-time, term-time role. Work 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, supporting pupils with SEND and autism in Key Stage 1. You’ll collaborate with teachers and staff to promote positive learning and wellbeing in a warm primary setting.

The role focuses on emotional regulation, social skills, and targeted interventions to help pupils access learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Full-time availability 8:30am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with autism and SEMH to access the curriculum.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies.
• Help pupils develop social skills, confidence and independence.
• Implement support plans and targeted interventions.
• Encourage participation in classroom learning and activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and families.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Autism support

SEMH support

Mentoring

Behaviour support

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury for a full-time, term-time role. Work 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, supporting pupils with SEND and autism in Key Stage 1. You’ll collaborate with teachers and staff to promote positive learning and wellbeing in a warm primary setting.

The role focuses on emotional regulation, social skills, and targeted interventions to help pupils access learning and achieve positive outcomes.